| Tissue distribution, quantitation and proliferation kinetics of fat-storing cells in carbon tetrachloride-injured rat liver. | |
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PMID: 2050334 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In this study, we have investigated the cell population kinetics of fat-storing cells in livers of rats intoxicated with CCl4. Fat-storing cells were identified in cryostat sections by immunoperoxidase staining of desmin. The peroxidase label was visualized using diaminobenzidine/hydrogen peroxide containing Ni2+ and Co(2+)-ions (Nico/diaminobenzidine method). In normal rats, we found 12.8 fat-storing cells/0.1 mm2 in periportal areas vs. 9.4 in pericentral fields. After one injection of CCl4, the number of pericentral cells increased gradually to reach a maximum of 39.4 cells/0.1 mm2 96 hr after injection. The desmin staining intensity of the pericentral fat-storing cells increased from 48 hr onward. At 72 to 120 hr, strongly stained cells were observed in pericentral areas and in bands of tissue between adjacent central veins, reminiscent of the connective tissue septa in fibrotic livers. In the periportal areas the number of fat-storing cells was not altered. After a second and third injection of CCl4, the number of cells increased further in the pericentral areas. When more than three injections were given, the pericentral fat-storing cell population reached a new steady state with the cell number being seven times higher than in control animals. Proliferation of fat-storing cells at different stages of CCl4 intoxication was studied by intravenous administration of 3H-thymidine, followed by combined desmin staining and autoradiography. Autoradiographical labeling of fat-storing cells was nearly absent in control animals and at 24 hr after a single CCl4 injection. At 48 to 96 hr, labeling indices of pericentral fat-storing cells were significantly higher than in control animals, with a maximum at 72 hr when 22.9% of the cells were labeled. After multiple injections of CCl4, labeling indices between 4.9% and 8.4% were found. We conclude that fibrogenesis is preceded by a strong expansion of the fat-storing cell population in the pericentral areas of the liver lobules and in bands of tissue between adjacent central veins. Local proliferation is an important mechanism underlying the expansion of this cell population. |
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Authors:
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A Geerts; J M Lazou; P De Bleser; E Wisse |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) Volume: 13 ISSN: 0270-9139 ISO Abbreviation: Hepatology Publication Date: 1991 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-07-23 Completed Date: 1991-07-23 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8302946 Medline TA: Hepatology Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1193-202 Citation Subset: IM |
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Laboratory for Cell Biology and Histology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. |
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Animals Autoradiography Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning / metabolism*, pathology Cell Division Desmin / metabolism Immunohistochemistry Kinetics Lipid Metabolism* Liver / drug effects, metabolism*, pathology Rats Reference Values Thymidine / metabolism Tissue Distribution |
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0/Desmin; 50-89-5/Thymidine |
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